World / Asia

Philippines official confident in South China Sea arbitration case 01 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Abigail Valte AMSTERDAM: The Philippines on Monday wrapped up a week of arguments before judges in its case against China over the hotly...

BlackBerry exits Pakistan over data access row 30 Nov 2015 - 06:33 pm

Ottawa: BlackBerry said Monday it is exiting Pakistan rather than hand over its customers' private messages, after the government demanded access to encrypted...

Thousands pay tribute to Indo-Canadian MLA 30 Nov 2015 - 12:03 pm

Indian-Canadia MLA Manmeet Bhullar Toronto: Over 2,000 people gathered in Calgary to pay their tributes to an Indian-Canadian MLA who was killed on...

US Embassy warns of possible attacks in Kabul 30 Nov 2015 - 11:40 am

Kabul: The US Embassy in Kabul has issued a warning that an imminent attack is expected within the next 48 hours in Kabul...

Do not show intolerance in house, Parliament Speaker tells MPs 30 Nov 2015 - 11:21 am

File photo of a parliament session in progress New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday urged members not to show their...

Myanmar's top leaders to hold talks with Suu Kyi 30 Nov 2015 - 10:32 am

File photo of NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi Yangon: Myanmar's top leaders will hold talks this week with opposition chief Aung San...

Thai junta detains opposition leaders ahead of anti-graft inspection 30 Nov 2015 - 09:57 am

UDD Leaders Nattawut Saikua and Jatuporn Prompan Bangkok: Thailand's army detained two leaders of an opposition group on Monday who were planning to...

China, Taiwan in first-ever spy swap as ties improve 30 Nov 2015 - 09:47 am

File photo of China's leader Xi Jinping with Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Taipei: Taiwan said Monday it has for the first time exchanged...

WHO, UNICEF support Myanmar's polio vaccination campaign 30 Nov 2015 - 09:20 am

Volunteers deliver polio drops to children below five years of age Nay Pyi Taw: The World Health (WHO) Organisation and the United Nations...

CRPF trooper injured in J&K firing incident 30 Nov 2015 - 09:16 am

Jammu: A paramilitary trooper was injured on Monday in a firing incident in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. "A trooper...

China smog climbs to perilous levels on eve of climate talks 30 Nov 2015 - 08:32 am

Boats pass along the Huangpu River next to the financial area of the Pudong New District amid heavy smog in Shanghai, China, November...

France, India to launch global solar alliance 30 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) and French President Francois Hollande (R) shake hands during a news conference at the Elysee Palace in...

Kerala cracks whip against smoking in public places 29 Nov 2015 - 10:21 am

Thiruvananthapuram: There has been an over 85 percent jump in action taken against those who indulge in smoking at public places, according to...

China meets pollution reduction targets ahead of schedule 29 Nov 2015 - 09:50 am

Chinese cities, such as Beijing, are often hit by heavy pollution. AFP Beijing: China has achieved the pollution reduction targets for major pollutants...

Modi assures aid to flood-hit Tamil Nadu 29 Nov 2015 - 09:47 am

PM Narendra Modi New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured aid to Tamil Nadu for the widespread damage due to torrential...

Bihar to probe theft of 600 BC idol 29 Nov 2015 - 09:42 am

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has ordered a probe Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has ordered a probe into the theft of a...

Nepal Maoists burn Indian embassy vehicle, officials say accident 29 Nov 2015 - 09:35 am

Nepalese activists carry placards during a protest rally against the ongoing dispute between Nepal and India, in Kathmandu on November 28, 2015. AFP ...